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Chevrolet Spark safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Chevrolet Spark since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Chevrolet Spark. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
8 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 8 launched 2012 to 2023
  • Most recent 14 December 2023 DVSA recall R/2024/003
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2014 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Chevrolet Spark?

Not every Chevrolet Spark is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Chevrolet Spark recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2012 to 2026

2014 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Chevrolet Spark safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’12 1
’13 0
’14 4
’15 2
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Chevrolet Spark recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

Chevrolet UK Spark Hood Striker Replacement

Launched 14 December 2023 DVSA recall R/2024/003 Manufacturer ref. KDX / A22-235930

Defect
On affected vehicles the secondary hood latch lever may prematurely corrode at the pivot. If severely corroded the secondary latch striker may become stuck out of position and fail to properly engage.
Remedy
Replace hood striker assembly with one that has improved corrosion resistance.
Vehicles affected
20,091 vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2015

2015 2 recalls

Clutch pedal may fail

Launched 28 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/087 Manufacturer ref. OSB15-04-007 A140873 Spark

Defect
Spark vehicles may in some instances experience breakage on clutch pedal pivot area due to inaccurate height adjustment of clutch pedal
Remedy
Adjust clutch pedal height and where required fit reinforcing bracket.
Vehicles affected
14,659 Spark vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2009 to 17 Oct 2012

Secondary bonnet catch may not engage

Launched 6 February 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/017 Manufacturer ref. OSB13-02-062-a

Defect
The Hood Striker Secondary Latch may suffer from a build-up of corrosion. If this condition occurs the Hood Striker Secondary Latch may not return to the correct position when released. In such an event and especially when the primary locking device is not engaged correctly there is a potential the hood can open while the vehicle is being driven.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Hood Striker Secondary Latch.
Vehicles affected
20,089 Spark vehicles
Built
12 Jun 2009 to 31 Jul 2014

2014 4 recalls

Braking performance may be reduced

Launched 15 December 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/181 Manufacturer ref. OSB14-04-064/ A140492

Defect
On affected vehicles the ABS valve may stick. The brakes will still function but the driver may experience a spongy feel when operating the brake pedal or excessive pedal travel.
Remedy
Carry out diagnostic check on ABS system. If outcome is within manufacturers specification drain and replace brake fluid. If outcome is not within manufacturer's specification replace ABS valve and drain and replace brake fluid.
Vehicles affected
8,194 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Dec 2008 to 24 Oct 2009
Also covers

Loss of transmission

Launched 11 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/152 Manufacturer ref. OSB14-16-060

Defect
It has been identified that the transmission mounting could fail. This may allow the transmission to drop and cause the drive-shaft to disconnect resulting in loss of drive to the road wheels.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the transmission mountings.
Vehicles affected
2,057 Spark vehicles
Built
10 May 2013 to 12 Dec 2013

Transmission mount failure may cause loss of drive

Launched 3 February 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/022 Manufacturer ref. OSB14-16-001

Defect
It is possible under certain conditions that the gearbox mounting may fail and allow the transmission to drop. This can result in the loss of drive due to the disconnection of the drive shaft.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the transmission mountings.
Vehicles affected
432 Spark vehicles
Built
10 May 2013 to 7 Jun 2013

Clutch and gear selection may be lost

Launched 2 January 2014 DVSA recall R/2013/148 Manufacturer ref. OSB13-04-064

Defect
The clutch pedal pivot may fail which will render the vehicle unable to change and or select gear. Braking and directional control will not be affected.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install a reinforcement support bracket to the clutch pedal pivot.
Vehicles affected
8,314 Spark vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2009 to 16 Sept 2010

2012 1 recall

Braking efficiency may be affected

Launched 28 August 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/090 Manufacturer ref. TEC369

Defect
Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.
Remedy
Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.
Vehicles affected
38,876 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2009

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 8 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Chevrolet Spark. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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